Since
1969, the Philippine Air Force operated at least 150 UH-1Hs with its 205th
Helicopter Wing. The model depicts an early model UH-1H circa 1981, serving as a
security aircraft for Pope John Paul II's visit. It carries full-color PAF
roundels and the distinctive zigzag aerials found in early Hueys.
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The
model is Panda's 1/35th "UH-1D", although the features makes it more
of an "H" model. It is colored helo drab with the PAF decals provided
by the club's in-house decal team. Seatbelts and buckles were scracthbuilt while
the door guns came from Dragon's Helicopter crew set.
Vinny
Ibarra (IPMS-Phils,
The Bert Anido Chapter)
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